I've had most of my gear for years and figure I need to replace some of it.
I'm considering a new GPS running watch but it's not at the top of the list and I'll post separately about that.
My shoes are over a year old now so also up for replacement but again not the topic here.
My old "
View From" coat is around 12 years old if not older and in rain offers about as much rain protection as a string vest.
It's torn on the elbow where I fell of my mountain bike within a week of getting the coat (and the bike!) so all in all a new one is justified I think.
So, what to buy?
- I would like it to offer decent rain protection but be breathable. (what's the difference between waterproof and water repellent/resistant?)
- I accept that in very heavy /torrential rain I may still get wet but I do want it to offer protection against events wetter than say a sparrows wet fart?
- I don't mind sweating a bit when wearing it so long as it's not a total suana experience!
- A decent looking design if possible, I'm certainly not into posing but equally don't want to look like a sack of pooh!
- A fit that can accommodate some layers in winter if required but isn't too generous. Certainly not a "skinny fit" which is very much not me!
- A hood but it must fold/roll away, that's non-negotiable.
- Pockets! Why do all the new coats only have one pocket, on the chest area? I'd like side pockets if possible for my gloves should I need to remove and store them during a run.
I've looked the following...
- Montane Rapide Softshell Jacket
- Ron Hill Trail Torrent
- Ron Hill Advance Storm
- Mizuno Waterproof 20k (not sure if hood rolls away)
Thanks in advance!
Neil.
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I've never spent a lot on jackets - i'd rather have a couple rather than just the one.
Current fave is a windproof and rain resistant Asics jacket that folds away into a pack. It's gotten me through 20 milers in snow showers this winter. Can't find it online now though...
Runner, swimmer, cyclist and triathlete
Devoid of a competitive streak
Who cares, I'm in it for the medal!
Hood rolls away.
Looks wet during downpours but doesn't seem to leak!
Runner, swimmer, cyclist and triathlete
Devoid of a competitive streak
Who cares, I'm in it for the medal!
No hood though. Personally I prefer a baseball cap (or nothing) to a hood - always find them annoyingly intrusive and not good with glasses.
It's £65 rrp but I got it for 30 or so in a Sweatshop sale. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adidas-Mens-Response-Wind-Jacket/dp/B00QJ3KQVA
https://www.amazon.com/Mens-Lightweight-Black-Jacket-XX-Large/dp/B06Y1PXC6N/
I do wear a gilet, but just a cheapo decathlon one that's more wind than waterproof, and atm they have one thats semi-waterproof I think they would claim.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/trail-sleeveless-jacket-id_8379499.html
I know Nike have done a nice gilet in yellow with a chevron style front, but at 125 quid I know which one I'd rather have.
If you really want a long sleeve one, I'd go for a cycling top, keeps your backside drier,